Best Public Schools in Van Buren, MO (2025-26)

Best Van Buren Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 513 students in Van Buren, MO.

The top ranked public schools in Van Buren, MO are Van Buren High School and Van Buren Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Van Buren, MO public schools have an score of 20% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Van Buren have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.

Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Van Buren, MO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Van Buren High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
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202 W College
Van Buren, MO 63965
(573) 323-4295

Gr: 7-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #22.

Van Buren Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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902 Broadway
Van Buren, MO 63965
(573) 323-4266

Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Van Buren, MO?

The top ranked public schools in Van Buren, MO include Van Buren High School and Van Buren Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Van Buren?

2 public schools are located in Van Buren.

What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren?

Van Buren public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).